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Rich Campbell

rcampbell@washingtontimes.com

Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis and left tackle Trent Williams reportedly violated the league's substance abuse policy by testing positive for recreational drugs and will face disciplinary action. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Redskins’ Fred Davis takes share of blame

Fred Davis couldn't help feel some responsibility for quarterback Rex Grossman's demotion this week. Two of Grossman's four interceptions in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia were intended for him.

October 20, 2011

Santana Moss steadfast in belief that Grossman is capable

Receiver Santana Moss made an impassioned plea Monday for Rex Grossman to remain the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback. Moss didn't get his way — coach Mike Shanahan decided that John Beck will start Sunday against Carolina — but that doesn't mean he backed off his belief.

October 19, 2011
On Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck will be the franchise's 21st starting quarterback since they won the Super Bowl in 1991. (Associated Press Photographs)

Beck to replace Grossman as Redskins’ starting quarterback

For John Beck to succeed as the Washington Redskins' new starting quarterback, he must be wary of why the job became available to him in the first place. And soon after his promotion was publicized Wednesday, it became clear he already has conquered that important first step.

October 19, 2011

An opportunity, in the first place

While the Washington Redskins were on their bye-week break last weekend, scattered across the country enjoying mothers' home cooking, playing rounds of golf and spending time with friends and family, they were aware of how the NFC East division landscape shifted further in their favor.

October 15, 2011
Redskins rookie wide receiver hasn't been active for a game this season. He dropped a number of passes in training camp and preseason, meaning he's now been relegated to the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart. (Associated Press)

Redskins’ Leonard Hankerson has time on his hands

Leonard Hankerson shuffled through the hallway outside the locker room at Redskins Park on Thursday morning with a backpack slung over his left shoulder. His presence was required in a meeting upstairs in six minutes, barely enough time to chat.

October 13, 2011

Rex Grossman says his play will get better

Rex Grossman spent his bye weekend in Northern Virginia taking stock of his first four games as the Washington Redskins' full-time starting quarterback and contemplating the heights to which he could lift this team.

October 12, 2011
Raiders owner Al Davis (seen here), who died Saturday, carried on a long feud with Mike Shanahan, a former Raiders coach. But Shanahan, now with the Redskins, said, "I never met a guy that had more passion and worked harder than Al Davis." (Associated Press)

Shanahan praises Davis

Mike Shanahan and Al Davis sparred publicly for years, but Shanahan praised Davis' devotion to the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders organization in remembering the late owner Monday.

October 10, 2011
Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick already has absorbed one division loss, 29-16 to the New York Giants on Sept. 25. Another one to Washington this Sunday, might be too much for the Eagles (1-4) to overcome. (Associated Press)

‘Dream Team’ wake-up call in Philadelphia

Mike Shanahan dedicated a few hours during his bye week Sunday to preview the NFL's greatest calamity. Shanahan watched the Philadelphia Eagles' fourth straight loss, a five-turnover defeat against Buffalo, from his home.

October 10, 2011
Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman scrambles with the ball during the third quarter of the NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Are the Redskins for real?

In a span of four games, speculation about whether the Redskins could land Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck in next April's draft was replaced by talk of a possible playoff berth. So is the team for real, or are they going to break another round of hearts?

October 9, 2011